What is a prosthetist and how to become one

Key steps to become a prosthetist

1. Explore prosthetist education requirements

   Most common prosthetist degrees

   Bachelor's

   51.7 %

   Certificate

   17.2 %

   Master's

   13.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific prosthetist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Prosthetics	73.87%
   Orthotics	18.74%
   Treatment Plan	7.39%

3. Complete relevant prosthetist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-2 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New prosthetists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a prosthetist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real prosthetist resumes.

4. Research prosthetist duties and responsibilities

   • Gain extensive knowledge of hospital orthotics.
   • Obtain insurance authorizations when necessary and bill insurance companies using emr software.
   • Design and application of cosmetic prosthetic devices.
   • Work closely with PTs, OTs and SLPs.

5. Prepare your prosthetist resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your prosthetist resume.

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6. Apply for prosthetist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a prosthetist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams